3 Rangers personnel martyred, 10 hardcore terrorists killed in DG Khan

3 Rangers personnel martyred, 10 hardcore terrorists killed in DG Khan

ISLAMABAD: At least 10 hardcore terrorists were killed while three rangers embraced martyrdom in an operation against the terrorists in the vicinity of Dera Ghazi Khan on early Friday.

In sequel to the operation Radd-ul-Fasaad Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Intelligence Agencies and Counter Terrorism Department undertook a joint operation against terrorists affiliated with Tehrik Taliban Pakistan and their facilitator, hardened criminals holed up in a hideout in Basti Dadwani near Choti Zerin, 15 Km South of DG Khan.

During exchange of fire, 9-10 hardcore terrorists were killed including Muhammad Asghar Dadwani alias Ustad Gorchani and Muhammad Naeem alias Waqas Dadwani, Inter Services Public Relations here said.

Those three soldiers of Pakistan Rangers Punjab embraced shahdat were identified as Havaldar Asif, Sepoy Aftab and Sepoy Azizullah. Meanwhile two other soldiers sustained injuries who were evacuated to CMH Multan by Army helicopter.

The operation was continuing till the mid-day to flush the area of terrorists who were involved in heinous crimes, ransom and terrorist activities. (APP)